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Denise

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Denise

Master of Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Denise's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English

I am an ESOL endorsed 2nd grade teacher with 13 years of experience teaching children of varying grades and ability levels. My career includes classroom teaching, specialist teaching positions (ESL and children with Autism), administering specialist programs and substitute teaching in a variety of c...

Education

Pacific University

Master of Arts, Elementary School Teaching

University of Oregon

Bachelor in Arts, Family and Community Services

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Bachelors, Psychology
's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am an experienced tutor with strengths in writing, mathematics, psychology, and anatomy/physiology, and I especially enjoy helping students in their middle school and high school years. My skills are enhanced by time in traditional school (Wilsonville High School) and home school environments as w...

Education

Pacific University

Bachelors, Psychology

Michael

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Michael

Current Grad Student, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
1st-6th Grade Math
Elementary Algebra
Q & A
What is your teaching philosophy?

I am a dual-degree graduate student, currently working on a Masters degree in Health Administration in combination with a Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy at Pacific University. I received my Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation alon...

Education

Pacific University

Current Grad Student, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy

California State University-Sacramento

Bachelors, Kinesiology

Michael

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Michael

Masters, Middle School Math and K12 Theater
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math

The title “teacher” is special to me, because great teaching inspires the imagination and frees kids to think with an open mind. This freedom of imagination let’s kids comprehend more completely who they are and who they aspire to be. It’s all about possibilities! My personal teaching style is fille...

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching

Masters, Middle School Math and K12 Theater

Pacific University

Bachelors, Sociology / Theatre

Kitt

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Kitt

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
Kitt's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
C++

I am a senior year Mathematics and Computer Science major with an Economics minor at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. I'm a bit of an academic overachiever. I was one of the first seven students in my high school to graduate with the full IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma. Similarl...

Education

Pacific University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1440
Chris

Certified Tutor

Chris

Masters, Education
Chris's other Tutor Subjects
High School Level American History
High School World History
History
Psychology

I have dedicated the last 23 years of my life to educating students at both the Middle and High School levels and have really enjoyed the ride throughout those years. My experiences have been teaching both in a brick and mortar school and even a few years of teaching strictly online. In addition, I ...

Education

University of Portland

Masters, Education

Pacific University

Bachelors, History/psychology

Derek

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Derek

Masters, Master of Arts in Teaching
Derek's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
College Level American History
English

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to look over my tutoring profile.I am recent graduate from Pacific University's Graduate School of Education who is excited at the prospect of working with students to help them achieve their goals academically, as well as promote the necessary skills and cha...

Education

Pacific University

Masters, Master of Arts in Teaching

University of Oregon

Bachelors, Philosophy

Gabriel

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Gabriel

Associate in Arts, History
Gabriel's other Tutor Subjects
College Level American History
Graduate Test Prep
History
LSAT

I am an enthusiastic teacher that loves the LSAT. I scored in the 99th percentile on the February 2017 test, but not without a lot of work. I worked my way up from the 150s up to the 170s and I honestly believe the LSAT is one of the most learnable standardized you can take.My methods revolve around...

Education

Pacific University

Associate in Arts, History

Test Scores
LSAT
173
Niki

Certified Tutor

16+ years

Niki

Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology
Niki's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Clinical Psychology
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Science

I am a graduate student studying Clinical Psychology, with a passion for helping others.I taught English abroad in china for 5 months, as well as helped special need kiddos for a school semester.I graduated with honors from my undergraduate institution with a degree in Psychology, and minors in Hist...

Education

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Pacific University

Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology

Keelin

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Keelin

Master of Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Keelin's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Biology
Creative Writing
Elementary School English

I graduated from Pacific University with a Masters of Arts in Teaching. Prior to that I studied Environmental Science and Italian for my Bachelors degree. I have been teaching formally for 25 years. I have 16 years of face-to-face experience with middle school students and four years of experience w...

Education

Pacific University

Master of Arts, Elementary School Teaching

New College of California

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Studies

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